Ascension of the Lord
Posted: Thu, 26 May 2022 10:42
When we gather to celebrate Ascension Day, we remember, in the most simple way, that Jesus returns home to be the family of the Trinity. After Resurrection Jesus re-connected with his friends and that friendship deepened and developed as the weeks passed. In the lockdown of the Upper Room, Jesus helped his disciples to move on from their grief and hurt to see the hope, encouragement, and light that... Read More »
Ascension of the Lord - Going Home
Posted: Wed, 25 May 2022 14:19
When we gather to celebrate Ascension Day, we remember, in the most simple way, that Jesus returns home to be the family of the Trinity. After the Resurrection, Jesus re-connected with his friends and that friendship deepened and developed as the weeks passed. In the lockdown of the Upper Room, Jesus helped his disciples to move on from their grief and hurt to see the hope, encouragement and light... Read More »
New Salesian Cooperators
Posted: Mon, 23 May 2022 09:43
On Saturday 21st May 2022, the Salesian Cooperators welcomed 3 new members. Lilly Parr, Danny Sweeney, and Ryan Wilkinson joined as Salesian Cooperators at Savio House other cooperators present including the Provincial Coordinator, Jessica Wilkinson.
We pray for them in their work and vocations as Salesian Cooperators.
Image: Br Ste Lloyd SDB
Sunday Reflection - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2022 16:57
As we continue the beautiful priestly prayer of Jesus, today we focus on something that is so needed in our world right now:
Peace, I leave you my own peace I give you. —a peace that the world cannot give you. (Jn 14:27)
From the horrors of the Ukraine to the rows between siblings, we are all too aware of the lack of peace in our lives. Biblical peace or 'shalom' is not just the absence of war,... Read More »
I hope you Dance
Posted: Thu, 19 May 2022 14:03
I suspect most of you are far too young to remember the school disco when we were all eager to dance with a particular partner, sitting anxiously on the side and only ending up in a general melee during the last five minutes. The country singer, Lee Ann Womack had a hit with 'I Hope You Dance'; it tells the tale of wonder and playing your part in the mystery that is life. It talks of hunger, love,... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Posted: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:26
By this love you have for one another,
everyone will know that you are my disciples. (Jn 13:35)
As we move towards the end of the Easter season, the Church offers us an opportunity to reflect on the priestly prayer of Jesus in John's Gospel that takes place in the context of the Last Supper. Jesus has shown what true love is all about by washing the feet of disciples. All twelve, including the denier,... Read More »
Moving Forward - Learning from the Past
Posted: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:44
Moving forward—learning lessons from history.
The 1960's were a period of great change and transition in all walks of life throughout the world. Vatican II still challenges the Church, sadly, with some doing all within their power to negate the strength and power of this ecumenical council. There was global awakening of the power of equality: sexism was seen to be wrong, while institutional racism... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Posted: Sat, 7 May 2022 09:53
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never... Read More »
Savio House - Welcome to Grace
Posted: Fri, 6 May 2022 09:08
Very recently, Savio House, welcomed their new Retreat Team Leader, Grace.
Grace joins the team after having been a chaplain at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Coventry. Grace previously worked at Alton Castle and has been studying film at University of Greenwich.
We wish her well in her new role and and offer our prayers while she is working at Savio House.
Image: ©Grace O'Hanlon
Mary in the month of May
Posted: Wed, 4 May 2022 15:39
As we enter this beautiful month of May, our thoughts naturally turn to Mary of Nazareth, Mother of God and Don Bosco's constant 'help'. I was delighted to receive a beautiful statue from a beloved family member called 'Maternal Bond' and it now stands on my work desk—a constant reminder to me of that love of Mary so simply expressed in the gospels and our rich Christian tradition. It was designed... Read More »